Erik Nitsche had an unusual design challenge at General Dynamics: to convince a fearful public that atomic energy could be used for the benefit of society through research and technological advancement, without revealing the details of their top-secret projects. His poster campaign, Atoms for Peace, melds influences from modernist art with scientific imagery to evoke a dynamic, innovative, and peaceful future.

This object was
donated by
Daryl Otte and Arthur Cohen.
It is credited Gift of Arthur Cohen and Daryl Otte in memory of Bill Moggridge.

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